Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Danbury Muni, CT Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 48.0"
- Annual precip
- 166d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Danbury Muni
Danbury Muni, Connecticut averages 50°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 48.0"
- annual precipitation
- 166 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
48.0"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Danbury Muni) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Danbury Muni area.
How Danbury Muni compares to every U.S. city
Danbury Muni's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Danbury Muni
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Danbury Muni captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.1" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7" | 25.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7" | 9.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8" | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8" | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5" | 5.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8" | 17.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 4.2" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.1"
10.8 days with precipitation
February 2.7"
10.0 days with precipitation
March 3.9"
11.2 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
12.0 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
14.2 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
12.9 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
12.8 days with precipitation
August 4.6"
13.7 days with precipitation
September 4.8"
13.9 days with precipitation
October 4.5"
13.1 days with precipitation
November 3.8"
10.7 days with precipitation
December 4.2"
11.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
166 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,158
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
594
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Danbury Muni's climate means for you
Danbury Muni runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 166 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,158 heating and 594 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Danbury Muni, CT
Based on station USW00054734 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Danbury Muni, Connecticut averages 50°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 40°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Danbury Muni should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 48.0 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 166 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 1 and the first fall freeze near October 14. And on the energy front, 6,158 heating degree days and 594 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Danbury Muni scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Danbury Muni, CT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Danbury Muni, Connecticut is 50°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Danbury Muni get? ▼
Danbury Muni receives 48.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Danbury Muni? ▼
Danbury Muni has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Danbury Muni? ▼
Danbury Muni has approximately 166 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 1 and the first fall freeze around October 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Danbury Muni? ▼
Danbury Muni has 6,158 heating degree days and 594 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Danbury Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00054734 near Danbury Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00054734. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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